Infrastructure Engineer (Typescript) to $6500

The Core Tech Stack

• Cloud Provider: GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
• Infrastructure as Code: Pulumi
• Primary Database: Postgres (Relational)
• Primary Language: TypeScript (for services and tooling)

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Ownership: Architecture decisions and implementing observability improvements.
• Database Scaling: Managing Postgres at scale, including sharding, replication, and performance tuning.
• Deployment & Security: Leveraging Pulumi for config-as-code deployments and ensuring top-tier security for sensitive tax data.
• System Refactoring: Improving existing backend services to handle increased load and complexity.
• Reliability: Maintaining a system where "failure is not an option" due to the financial nature of the product.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: Generally 4–5+ years in infrastructure or backend-heavy roles.
• Database Mastery: Deep understanding of relational databases and how to scale them.
• Mindset: A "generalist" spirit—willing to dive into different parts of the stack to solve high-impact problems.
• Product Context: Comfortable working on a product that integrates with major platforms like Stripe and NetSuite.

Strategic Tips for Applying

• Highlight GCP/Pulumi: Even if you use AWS/Terraform, emphasize your understanding of the principles behind managed cloud and programmatic infrastructure.
• Focus on "Scale": Be ready to discuss specific instances where you solved database bottlenecks or managed high-uptime systems.
• The TypeScript Angle: If you have backend TypeScript experience, highlight it; it’s a relatively unique choice for core infra compared to Go or Rust.